| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $208.63 | 9.511% | $228.4728 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.43 | 8.419% | $32.9919 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.61 | 3.189% | $18.1716 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.68 | 7.664% | $268.8155 | $268.82 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.58 | 7.215% | $158.2279 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.44 | 7.822% | $25.2735 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.29 | 3.663% | $42.8025 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.66 | $774.7557 | $774.75 | $774.70 | $774.80 | |